CesiumAstro
Engineering
SeniorPropulsionEngineer
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“Senior Propulsion Engineer at CesiumAstro. Skills: Propulsion engineering, Valve design, CFD analysis, FEA analysis. Design liquid rocket engine parts. Design loading frames”
What You'll Achieve.
Optimize design performance; Optimize system performance
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills
U. S. citizen, Permanent resident, Conditional resident, Asylee, Refugee
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ years of experience, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Hands-on proficiency in CAD tools, Demonstrated expertise in structural design, Demonstrated expertise in mechanical design, Experience in early-stage vehicle architecture, Experience in design trades, Analytical skills, Problem-solving skills, High attention to detail, Willing to make mistakes, Take responsibilities, Work independently, Be transparent about your work, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent verbal communication skills, U. S. citizen
Nice to Have
Prior experience designing liquid rocket engine parts, Practical experience in test bench setup, Practical experience in performance diagnostics, Hands-on engineering (Full-stack), Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), Familiarity with aerospace safety, Familiarity with aerospace reliability, Experience in a start-up environment, Experience in rapid development environment
What You'll Do.
Design liquid rocket engine parts
Design loading frames
Own requirements definition
Own architecture trades
Own system-level integration
Generate technical documentation
Evaluate pressure drops
Evaluate hydraulic characteristics
Evaluate mechanical integrity
Develop test programs
Execute test programs
Analyze experimental data
Apply findings to optimize designs
Collaborate across engineering teams
Deliver flight-ready hardware
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
International R&D team; Mechanical engineering teams; Aerospace engineering teams; Controls engineering teams
Communication Scope
Technical documentation; PDR contributions; CDR contributions
Process & Methodology
Requirements definition, Architecture trades, System-level integration
Full Job Description
## Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Propulsion Engineer I with experience in the design of the valves for different pneumo-hydraulic systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CAD systems, CFD and FEA simulations, combined with hands-on experience in experimental development and testing of all types of valves (inc. cryogenic). This role involves close collaboration with an international R&D team to optimize the design and performance of liquid rocket engine feed systems. ## JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Design and develop a variety of liquid rocket engine parts, including loading frames, gimbals, bellows units, and pipelines. Perform calculations and analyses with team support. Own requirements definition, architecture trades, and system-level integration for assigned subsystems. Generate technical documentation, including reports, specifications, and contributions to PDRs and CDRs. Perform CFD and FEA analyses to evaluate performance parameters such as pressure drops and hydraulic characteristics and mechanical integrity under operating conditions. Develop and execute
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